Puppy Questionnaire
The following questions are designed to get to know you better. But more importantly, they enable us, as your breeder, to educate where needed or requested. We cannot do this without knowing your level of knowledge, experience, or areas of interest. Therefore, please fill out each of the following questions to the best of your ability. A little extra time spent here will help in your puppy's selection and transition to its new home. If we are unable to match you with a puppy from a current litter, we will direct you to another reputable breeder who is planning or has a litter.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Address (Please no PO Boxes. We need to know where you live).
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
What is your occupation? Do you work full-time or part-time?
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How many people are in your household? What are their ages?
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What is your timeline for bringing a Doberman puppy into your home?
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If you and anyone else in your household works, how will you manage the care and needs of your puppy? What is your schedule like? How long will the puppy be alone?
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Do you live in a house/apartment/condo/townhome?
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Does it have a fenced in yard? If you have a pool, is the pool fenced in?
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If your residence does not have its own yard, like those found with apartments, condos, or townhomes, how do you plan on ensuring your Doberman gets exercise?
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If you own a home, do you have an HOA that has breed restrictions?
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Who carries your homeowners or renters insurance? (some insurance companies exclude certain breeds of dogs).
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Does anyone in your home smoke or vape?
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Any other animals in your household? If so, please list their: species, sex, age, and spayed/neutered/intact status. Have you ever had to relinquish a pet to a shelter or return it to a breeder? If so, why?
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Do you own or co-own with another breeder? If so, who?
Have you ever owned a Doberman before? What was your experience? What draws you to the breed?
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Is everyone in your household open to the idea of a Doberman and what their activity and needs will be?
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Puppies will come with ears cropped, tail docked, and dew claws removed. Do you have experience with ear posting? If not, are you willing to learn and commit to posting the ears until they stand?
Preference of Sex of Puppy & Color
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Type of puppy you prefer:
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Show Potential
Sport
Pet/Companion only
Show/Sport Potential
Undecided
What plans do you have for your puppy? Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Scent Work etc.
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All puppies will be co-owned by the breeder. Are you okay with a Co-Ownership?
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If you are interested in a show prospect, are you willing to spay or neuter if the puppy does not turn out?
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Are you willing to spay/neuter your Doberman companion/pet? If not, why?
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Who will be training the puppy and how do you plan on socializing the puppy?
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Do you have a regular veterinarian? What is the name of the clinic & contact info? If an emergency were to occur after hours, do you have an emergency veterinary hospital you'd take the dog to? Which one?
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A crate is a great resource for not only potty training but also keeping a dog safe. Do you or have you ever crate trained? If not, are you open to crate training?
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Where will your puppy sleep?
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Dobermans do not do well as outside dogs. Will your Doberman be kept mainly indoors or outdoors?
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What arrangements will you make for your puppy when you go on vacation?
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What dog food have you fed or are currently feeding?
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Are you aware of the certain health risks associated with the Doberman breed? If so, can you tell me what they are?
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Due to the risk of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in this breed, are you willing to do yearly holters & echocardiograms to monitor your dogs heart health?
Are you willing to remain in contact with your breeder about the health, welfare, and any concerns or updates about your puppy for the rest of its life?
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If you have to place your puppy in any point in its life, are you willing to return it to the breeder?
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Please list a personal reference(s), their contact info, and relation to you.
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Please provide any extra detail about your family, lifestyle, and experience that can help match you with the right puppy.
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